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on September 16, 2011 -
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The Graveyard Tour: Zeds Dead Marches Across North America

Zeds Dead’s productions can be heard in sets from artists like Diplo, Rusko, Skrillex, and Bassnectar with Kissy Sellout calling Zeds Dead “the future of genres…flipping genius.” In November 2010, Kissy Sellout’s label San City High released Zed’s Dead’s first official single and the title track, “Rudeboy”, reached #7 on the Beatport Dubstep Charts only 48 hours after its release. Their productions have garnered tens of millions of hits on youtube, and their [...]

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on September 11, 2011 -
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Artist Interview: 1-on-1 with JES

What a great voice… man, I love her voice. JES has worked with some of the biggest dance in electronic dance music, but has also produced a ton of her own tracks. You might not think you have heard her… but just take a listen. You will be shocked at how many of her songs you already know the words to. “Fame… it’s a game…” I was hoping to sit with her at Electric Zoo this year, but she was gone before I arrived. We settled on an email interview, and it was fun [...]

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on September 9, 2011 -
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Norman Doray to Release Debut Solo Mixed Compilation

“Night” showcases the clubbier, progressive and tribal sound that he’s currently playing at clubs around the globe. The rhythm is higher, the tracks are stronger and it corresponds totally to what you’d expect from a night out with Norman Doray. Here Norman mixes together big room gear such as Dirty South and Thomas Gold feat. Kate Elsworth Alive, Deniz Koyu Tung!, Sebjak and Richard Grey Pump Up The Volume and David [...]

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on September 2, 2011 -
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Artist Interview: 1-on-1 with Gabriel & Dresden

I knew the name… but wasn’t all that familiar with their sound until someone passed me “Mixed For Feet Vol. 1″. I took notice. The release is incredible. Initially, I was initially impressed with the album cover. The balloons made me curious. The album, since it’s volume 1, must have more songs coming. But this is a great start. The album has a lot of progression, and offers a lot for the listener. I did learn that these guys took a break at [...]

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on September 1, 2011 -
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Electric Zoo Art Installations Going Green, & Sponsors

The Randall’s Island Sports Foundation (RISF), The Bronx Museum of the Arts, and Made Event are pleased to present FLOW, an environmental art exhibition featuring 5 site-specific art projects on view since July along the shoreline at Randall’s Island Park. The project is aimed at fostering appreciation of the shoreline through artistic expression, while calling visitors to interact with and care for the park’s island environment. A portion of the [...]

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on August 30, 2011 -
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Artist Interview: 1-on-1 with 12th Planet

I haven’t always been a huge fan of this style… but when I saw that Skrillex was coming to town, and was going to be appearing at Electric Zoo… I took notice. Skrillex actually has a sick remix with Benny Benassi for his new single Cinema. Anyway, 12th Planet will be opening up for him here in the Circle City, and will also be performing at Electric Zoo! What a small world. Anyway, I started listening and requested an artist interview with 12th [...]

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on August 28, 2011 -
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Artist Interview: 1-on-1 with Ferry Corsten

Electric Zoo is just around the corner… This year there are so many incredible artists to look forward to. Last year, it was only two days… but this year, three. There are a lot of new faces on the roster this time, and I am looking forward to three days of beats. But one artist that I am really looking forward to seeing is Ferry Corsten. This guy has been around for quite some time, and has produced some incredible dance tracks that you might not even [...]

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on August 25, 2011 -
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Sander van Doorn Announces New Artist Album Eleve11

“Eleve11″ is the album that will redefine what an artist album can be. Hauntingly beautiful and evocative songs, spine tingling buildups and breakdowns, emotionally charged vocals and the powerful and palatable kinetic musical energy of Sander van Doorn. From the moment you hit play until the very last note is revealed, listeners will experience Sander on a brilliant new level. With precision, he winds together his years of songwriting and production [...]

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on August 20, 2011 -
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Artist Interview: 1-on-1 with Counting 10

So I have never met these guys… nor have I talked to them on the phone. (I say guys… there is a girl in the band!) Everything I have done with this band has been done via email. That just goes to show the power of digital communication. They came to me… I don’t really know where they came from. But who cares, they are awesome! They originally sent me a copy of their album to prepare for the interview, and there was a very nice note included. A personal touch [...]

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on August 16, 2011 -
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Balance 019: Henry Saiz North American Tour Dates

Henry Saiz follows the recent release of his Balance 019 mix compilation by touring North America, including stops in San Francisco, Los Angeles, New York, and select dates in Mexico. Henry is the quintessential audiophile DJ/producer. A lover of the analogue sound, he works in both the hardware and software worlds to create textures and soundscapes rarely heard in dance music today. His recent Balance 019 mix is a perfect example: using four track recorders, vinyl [...]

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